Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Flowers
Aster, Annual growing guide
Showy daisy-like flowers in a wide range of colours. Popular cut flower. Needs good air circulation to prevent disease.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
90-110 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Aug - Nov | Aug - Nov | Oct - Feb |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Nov - Feb |
| Temperate | Sep - Nov | Oct - Dec | Dec - Mar |
| Cool | Oct - Nov | Nov - Dec | Jan - Feb |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Nov - Feb |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Aster, Annual should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Aster, Annual after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use edible flowers sparingly as colourful garnishes, salad accents, teas, or infused syrups when the plant is known edible.
Cooked
Use edible blooms in teas, fritters, syrups, baking, or as a garnish after cooking.
Store / preserve
Dry edible petals for tea or decoration where appropriate.
Try: Salad garnish, Tea, Syrup, Edible decoration.
Good companions
Marigold, Zinnia
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Avoid planting in the same spot consecutively — prone to aster yellows disease.
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